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Harriet is an intriguing and original take on Jane Austens immortal Emma, by Publishers Weeklys 2021 BookLife Prize Quarterfinalist, Alice McVeigh. Emma, a privileged young heiress, decides to mentor Harriet Smith, a pretty boarding-school pupil, and to matchmake her as eligibly as she can... But how is she to guess that Harriet has a secret? Meanwhile, the brilliant, penniless Jane Fairfax consents to a clandestine engagement with Frank Churchill - though not daring to confess, even to him, that she is being relentlessly pursued by her best friends husband. Harriet sidelines Emma herself in favour of the ingenious Harriet and the fascinating Jane Fairfax. It is Emma - but an Emma with a surprisingly believable twist in its tail. A dynamic take on a revered classic. This is still Austens Emma-but the story that unfolds through the recollections of these two side characters feels remarkably fresh... With or without an understanding of Emma, Harriet contains a fully-formed narrative that should satisfy even the choosiest Austen fans... Readers will rarely find the words page-turner and Jane Austen in the same sentence, but McVeighs impeccably written Harriet certainly fits the bill. (IndieReader) A highly engrossing novel that captures the spirit of Austen and celebrates all the best qualities of her work from new and innovative angles... The characters are vibrant and full of life - McVeigh hits the mark spot-on. (Readers Favorite editorial review) An enchanting recreation of Austens world (James Conroyd Martin) McVeigh puts a unique spin on this fresh take of one of Jane Austens most popular works. The characters are vibrant and full of life. McVeigh hits the mark spot-on, capturing the essence of Jane Austens work and providing a rare glimpse into the headspace of some of her most popular secondary characters. I can honestly say that I didnt foresee the twist towards the end, yet in hindsight, it felt satisfying. Any fan of character-driven novels should grab a copy. (Readers Favorite Editorial review)Classic regency fiction in the tradition of Pride and Prejudice: Harriet will appeal to Jane Austen groupies, Bridgerton fans and Georgette Heyer lovers alike. Book specifications:Collection: Warleigh Hall Press Jane AustenDimensions: 198 x 128Author: Alice McveighCover type: PaperbackPublishing Year: 2022Publishing Month: 2Pages: 332Language: EnglishPublisher: Warleigh Hall PressWeight: 327 g
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